Pet Friendly Places

Nearly every description of Rhodesian Ridgebacks, no matter where you read it, mentions the breed is not fond of water – be it in a bathtub or an ocean. Overall, I have to say I agree with the standard because I know multiple Ridgebacks who refuse to put their paws on the grass when there’s …

Winter isn’t making it easy, but Spring is waging a desperate struggle to shake off the cold and gray skies. Yesterday the sun peaked out just long enough to remind us to keep hope alive. And what better way to enjoy the moment than to hit the beach with your best friend? For the first …

Last year I learned how hard a city winter can be on a pup’s paws. Between frigid temperatures, unforgiving pavement and minefields of rock salt, there are a lot of ways for a dog’s paws to get injured. I invested in a pair of dog boots that Eko initially hated but he eventually came to …

I love visiting downtown Chicago, especially during the holiday season. Unfortunately, since Eko is not allowed on the El (subway system) it means that I have to drive downtown if I want to bring him. And if I drive downtown then I have the dreaded task of figuring out where to park. Last week, when …

Our trip to Starved Rock State Park provided a nice change of scenery and the views were a welcome break from the cityscape. You can check out some of the fun from the day in this quick video I put together. The weekend is always a welcome change of scenery from the week – hope everyone …

I love Chicago in the summer time. The beaches and parks come to life and there is always something fun to do. However, every once in a while it’s nice to trade the big city for something a bit more serene, so yesterday Eko and I took a day trip down to Starved Rock state …

As I mentioned in last Friday’s video, Eko gets a kick out of bobbing for tennis balls at the beach. He isn’t big on fetch but Eko gets a kick out of dropping tennis balls into the water and then snatching them back up During the summer the dog beach is littered with tennis …

All the good stuff from our awesome trip to Pooches In The Ballpark just couldn’t fit in one post, so I wanted to share a few more highlights…like Eko and I getting on the jumbotron! The camera on Eko’s back attracted the attention of the host and we got our fifteen seconds of fame on …

Most Saturdays Eko and I hop in the car and head to the dog park, but this past Saturday we drove just a bit further than usual so we could attend Pooches in the Ballpark at the St. Louis Cardinals game. It was a long ride and we had to dodge some flash floods, but the …